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United States elections · 1908 · held

State Senate races in this election cycle, with separate candidate results and election-era ideology attribution.

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Alabama — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Edmund PettusDemocratic———
Joseph F. JohnstonDemocratic——Elected

Incumbent re-elected early January 22, 1907. Winner died July 27, 1907, and new senator elected early August 6. Source candidate / selection detail: January 22, 1907:

▌Y Edmund Pettus (Democratic)

Unopposed

August 6, 1907:

▌Y Joseph F. Johnston (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Arkansas — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
James P. ClarkeDemocratic——Elected
H. H. MyersRepublican———

Incumbent re-elected January 19, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y James P. Clarke (Democratic) 132

▌H. H. Myers (Republican) 3

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

California — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George C. PerkinsRepublican——Elected

Incumbent re-elected January 12, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George C. Perkins (Republican) 88

▌ John O. Davis 19

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Colorado — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Charles J. Hughes Jr.Democratic——Elected
Joseph HelmRepublican———
James W. McCreeryRepublican———
Robert W. BonyngeRepublican———

Incumbent retired. New senator elected January 19, 1909. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Charles J. Hughes Jr. (Democratic) 73

▌Joseph Helm (Republican) 17

▌James W. McCreery (Republican) 7

▌Robert W. Bonynge (Republican) 2

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Connecticut — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frank B. BrandegeeRepublican——Elected
A. Heaton RobertsonDemocratic———
E. J. HillRepublican———

Incumbent re-elected January 19, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank B. Brandegee (Republican) 201

▌A. Heaton Robertson (Democratic) 52

▌E. J. Hill (Republican) 14

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Florida — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult

Interim appointee retired. Legislature failed to elect. Democratic loss. New senator appointed to start the term, and subsequently elected; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: [data missing]

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Florida — Senate (Class 3) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Duncan U. FletcherDemocratic——Elected

Interim appointee elected April 20, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Duncan U. Fletcher (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Georgia — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Alexander S. ClayDemocratic——Elected

Incumbent re-elected July 6, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Alexander S. Clay (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Idaho — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Weldon B. HeyburnRepublican——Elected
Charles StockslagerDemocratic———
W. W. WoodsDemocratic———

Incumbent re-elected January 12, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Weldon B. Heyburn (Republican) 55

▌Charles Stockslager (Democratic) 13

▌W. W. Woods (Democratic) 6

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Illinois — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Albert J. HopkinsRepublican———
George E. FossRepublican———
William E. MasonRepublican———
Lawrence B. StringerDemocratic———
Edward D. ShurtleffRepublican———

Incumbent renominated but couldn't secure the full support of his party. Legislature failed to elect. Republican loss. Seat remained vacant until May 26, 1909; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Albert J. Hopkins (Republican)

▌George E. Foss (Republican)

▌William E. Mason (Republican)

▌Lawrence B. Stringer (Democratic)

▌Edward D. Shurtleff (Republican)

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Illinois — Senate (Class 3) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William LorimerRepublican——Elected
Albert J. HopkinsRepublican———
Lawrence B. StringerDemocratic———

Legislature had failed to elect; see above. New senator elected May 26, 1909. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William Lorimer (Republican) 108

▌Albert J. Hopkins (Republican) 70

▌Lawrence B. Stringer (Democratic) 23

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Indiana — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Benjamin F. ShivelyDemocratic——Elected
James H. HemenwayRepublican———

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected January 20, 1909. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Benjamin F. Shively (Democratic) 82

▌James H. Hemenway (Republican) 67

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Iowa — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Albert B. CumminsRepublican——Elected
Claude R. PorterDemocratic———

Incumbent re-elected January 19, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Albert B. Cummins (Republican) 112

▌Claude R. Porter (Democratic) 40

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Iowa — Senate (Class 3) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Albert B. CumminsRepublican——Elected
Claude R. PorterDemocratic———

Incumbent renominated for the next term but died August 4, 1908. New senator elected November 24, 1908. Republican hold. Winner was later elected to the next term; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Albert B. Cummins (Republican)

▌Claude R. Porter (Democratic)

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kansas — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Joseph L. BristowRepublican——Elected
Hugh P. FarrellyDemocratic———

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected January 26, 1909. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Joseph L. Bristow (Republican) 115

▌Hugh P. Farrelly (Democratic) 56

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Kentucky — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William O. BradleyRepublican——Elected
J. C. W. BeckhamDemocratic———

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected February 28, 1908. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William O. Bradley (Republican) 64

▌J. C. W. Beckham (Democratic) 60

Scattering 3

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Louisiana — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Samuel D. McEneryDemocratic——Elected

Incumbent re-elected May 19, 1908. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Samuel D. McEnery (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maryland — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John Walter SmithDemocratic——Elected

Interim appointee retired or lost election to the next term. New senator elected January 15, 1908. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Walter Smith (Democratic)

[data missing]

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maryland — Senate (Class 3) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William P. WhyteDemocratic——Elected

Interim appointee elected January 14, 1908. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William P. Whyte (Democratic)

[data missing]

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Maryland — Senate (Class 3) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John Walter SmithDemocratic——Elected

Incumbent died March 17, 1908. New senator elected March 24, 1908, having already been elected to the next term; see below. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Walter Smith (Democratic)

[data missing]

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Mississippi — Senate (Class 1) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
John Sharp WilliamsDemocratic——Elected

Incumbent retired. New senator elected early January 21, 1908. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y John Sharp Williams (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Missouri — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William J. StoneDemocratic——Elected
John C. McKinleyRepublican———

Incumbent re-elected January 20, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William J. Stone (Democratic) 91 votes

▌John C. McKinley (Republican) 84 votes

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Nevada — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Francis G. NewlandsDemocratic——Elected
Francis G. NewlandsDemocratic———
P. L. FlaniganRepublican———
T. C. LutzSocialist———

Incumbent re-elected January 26, 1909, ratifying the popular selection made in 1908 state elections. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Francis G. Newlands (Democratic)

Unopposed less 1 voteIn state election:

▌Francis G. Newlands (Democratic) 53.34%

▌P. L. Flanigan (Republican) 38.37%

▌T. C. Lutz (Socialist) 8.29%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New Hampshire — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Jacob H. GallingerRepublican——Elected
Oliver E. BranchDemocratic———

Incumbent re-elected January 19, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Jacob H. Gallinger (Republican) 258

▌Oliver E. Branch (Democratic) 108

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

New York — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Elihu RootRepublican——Elected
Lewis S. ChanlerDemocratic———

Incumbent retired. New senator elected January 19, 1909. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Elihu Root (Republican) 125

▌Lewis S. Chanler (Democratic) 44

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Carolina — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Lee S. OvermanDemocratic——Elected
Spencer B. AdamsRepublican———

Incumbent re-elected January 19, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Lee S. Overman (Democratic) 126

▌Spencer B. Adams (Republican) 34

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

North Dakota — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Martin N. JohnsonRepublican——Elected
J. L. CashelDemocratic———
William E. PurcellDemocratic———

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected January 19, 1909. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Martin N. Johnson (Republican) 126

▌J. L. Cashel (Democratic) 14

▌William E. Purcell (Democratic) 1

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Ohio — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Theodore E. BurtonRepublican——Elected
James E. CampbellDemocratic———
Judson HarmonDemocratic———

Incumbent retired. New senator elected January 12, 1909. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Theodore E. Burton (Republican) 89

▌James E. Campbell (Democratic) 58

▌Judson Harmon (Democratic) 1

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oklahoma — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Thomas GoreDemocratic——Elected
Dennis T. FlynnRepublican———

Incumbent re-elected January 19, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Thomas Gore (Democratic) 96

▌Dennis T. Flynn (Republican) 49

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Oregon — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George E. ChamberlainDemocratic——Elected
Charles W. FultonRepublican———
Henry M. CokeRepublican———
Robert S. BeanRepublican———
George E. ChamberlainDemocratic———
Henry M. CokeRepublican———
J. CooperSocialist———
I. H. AmosProhibition———

Incumbent lost re-election. New senator elected January 19, 1909, ratifying the popular selection made in 1908 state elections. Democratic gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George E. Chamberlain (Democratic) 53

▌Charles W. Fulton (Republican) 19

▌Henry M. Coke (Republican) 17

▌Robert S. Bean (Republican) 1In state election:

▌George E. Chamberlain (Democratic) 46.65%

▌Henry M. Coke (Republican) 45.30%

▌J. Cooper (Socialist) 4.68%

▌I. H. Amos (Prohibition) 3.37%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Pennsylvania — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Boies PenroseRepublican——Elected
George M. DimelingDemocratic———
Edwin S. StuartRepublican———
John O. SheatzRepublican———
William PotterDemocratic———

Incumbent re-elected January 19, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Boies Penrose (Republican) 198

▌George M. Dimeling (Democratic) 42

▌Edwin S. Stuart (Republican) 2

▌John O. Sheatz (Republican) 1

▌William Potter (Democratic) 1

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Pennsylvania — Senate (Class 1) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George T. OliverRepublican——Elected
Webster GrimDemocratic———
Nathaniel EwingRepublican———

Incumbent resigned March 4, 1909, to become U.S. Secretary of State. New senator elected March 16, 1909. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George T. Oliver (Republican) 201

▌Webster Grim (Democratic) 39

▌Nathaniel Ewing (Republican) 1

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Rhode Island — Senate (Class 2) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
George P. WetmoreRepublican——Elected
Robert H. I. GoddardDemocratic———
Samuel P. ColtRepublican———

Legislature had failed to elect. New senator elected January 21, 1908. Republican gain. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y George P. Wetmore (Republican) 68 votes

▌Robert H. I. Goddard (Democratic) 36 votes

▌Samuel P. Colt (Republican) 7 votes

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

South Carolina — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Ellison D. SmithDemocratic——Elected

Incumbent retired. New senator elected January 26, 1909. Democratic hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Ellison D. Smith (Democratic)

Unopposed

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

South Carolina — Senate (Class 3) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Frank B. GaryDemocratic——Elected

Incumbent died February 20, 1908. New senator elected March 6, 1908. Democratic hold. Winner did not run for the next term; see below. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Frank B. Gary (Democratic)

[data missing]

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

South Dakota — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Coe I. CrawfordRepublican——Elected
Andrew E. LeeDemocratic———

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected January 19, 1909. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Coe I. Crawford (Republican) 134

▌Andrew E. Lee (Democratic) 17

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Utah — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Reed SmootRepublican——Elected
William H. KingDemocratic———

Incumbent re-elected January 19, 1909. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Reed Smoot (Republican) 61

▌William H. King (Democratic) 2

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Vermont — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
William P. DillinghamRepublican——Elected
Elisha MayDemocratic———

Incumbent re-elected October 20, 1908. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y William P. Dillingham (Republican) 230

▌Elisha May (Democratic) 38

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Vermont — Senate (Class 1) — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Carroll S. PageRepublican——Elected
Vernon A. BullardDemocratic———

Incumbent retired. New senator elected October 20, 1908. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Carroll S. Page (Republican) 229 votes

▌Vernon A. Bullard (Democratic) 39 votes

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Washington — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Wesley L. JonesRepublican——Elected
George F. CottrillDemocratic———
William GoodyearDemocratic———

Incumbent lost renomination. New senator elected January 19, 1909. Republican hold. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Wesley L. Jones (Republican) 128

▌George F. Cottrill (Democratic) 6

▌William Goodyear (Democratic) 1

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Wisconsin — Senate — General

Legislative / indirect selection. Legislative selection; popular-vote totals are not inferred

CandidatePartyVotesShareResult
Isaac StephensonRepublican——Elected
Neal BrownDemocratic———
John J. EschRepublican———
Henry A. CooperRepublican———
Charles E. EstabrookRepublican———
Jacob RummelSocialist———
John StrangeRepublican———

Incumbent re-elected January 27, 1909. Legislature failed to certify the result and ordered a new election. Incumbent was finally re-elected March 4, 1909, after many ballots. Source candidate / selection detail: ▌Y Isaac Stephenson (Republican) 51.22%

▌Neal Brown (Democratic) 5.69%

▌John J. Esch (Republican) 5.69%

▌Henry A. Cooper (Republican) 4.07%

▌Charles E. Estabrook (Republican) 3.25%

▌Jacob Rummel (Socialist) 3.25%

▌John Strange (Republican) 3.25%

others 23.58%

Sources & further reading

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

Results: final · partial coverage · Elected candidates in regular races; continuing senators are not included

Senate — recorded results
Party / candidateVotesVote shareSeatsElectoral votes
Joseph F. Johnston · Alabama——1—
James P. Clarke · Arkansas——1—
George C. Perkins · California——1—
Charles J. Hughes Jr. · Colorado——1—
Frank B. Brandegee · Connecticut——1—
Alexander S. Clay · Georgia——1—
Weldon B. Heyburn · Idaho——1—
Benjamin F. Shively · Indiana——1—
Albert B. Cummins · Iowa——1—
Joseph L. Bristow · Kansas——1—
William O. Bradley · Kentucky——1—
Samuel D. McEnery · Louisiana——1—
John Walter Smith · Maryland——1—
William J. Stone · Missouri——1—
Francis G. Newlands · Nevada——1—
Jacob H. Gallinger · New Hampshire——1—
Elihu Root · New York——1—
Lee S. Overman · North Carolina——1—
Martin N. Johnson · North Dakota——1—
Theodore E. Burton · Ohio——1—
Thomas Gore · Oklahoma——1—
George E. Chamberlain · Oregon——1—
Boies Penrose · Pennsylvania——1—
Ellison D. Smith · South Carolina——1—
Coe I. Crawford · South Dakota——1—
Reed Smoot · Utah——1—
William P. Dillingham · Vermont——1—
Wesley L. Jones · Washington——1—
Isaac Stephenson · Wisconsin——1—

The seat diagram shows only regular seats contested in this cycle, not the full Senate. Special races remain available in the state selector. Early cycles span two years and use legislative selection; missing or non-comparable vote totals are left blank. Candidate ideology is used where sourced; otherwise the broad election-era party tradition is used. Unassessed candidates are not assigned an ideology.

Sources & further reading

U.S. Senate historical party divisions

Historical Senate race summary and linked records

MIT Election Lab: Senate returns